State workers do 'SEIU Shake' for raises

State labor groups are insisting that Gov. Jerry Brown return their robust support of his successful tax-hike initiative in November by rewarding them with pay increases.

Proposition 30, which boosted sales and incomes taxes, was sold to voters as a remedy for ailing schools, but state employee unions made it clear at a rally Wednesday that they expect to share in the $6 billion bounty.

Yvonne R. Walker, president of the Service Employees International Union Local 1000, said the state’s largest employee union was instrumental in helping pass the governor’s measure.

More than 1,800 SEIU members and staff participated in nearly 9,400 phone banks and precinct walks in advance of the election.